Thursday, July 18, 2013

Heisman Trophy winner's parents have to find Johnny Manziel, who went missing at Manning camp: source, According to a source, Manziel was a problem for Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning from the moment he arrived at the Louisiana passing camp until the second his parents called in sick for him.

Johnny Manziel proves too flighty to be a counselor at Manning QB camp, says source, ending his stay a day early when his parents call in sick for Heisman winner.Johnny Manziel may have won the Heisman Trophy, but he certainly isn’t going to get Counselor of the Year from the Manning Passing Academy.

According to a source, Manziel was a problem for Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning from the moment he arrived at the Louisiana passing camp until the second his parents called in sick for him.

The source told the Daily News that Manziel’s troubles started way before he went out partying into the early hours on Friday morning.

It began on the first night of camp — which is held at Nicholls (La.) State University in Thibodaux, La., — on Thursday, when Manziel, the source said, was not only a late arrival, but also missed the coaches’ meeting preparing for the next day.

On Wednesday during SEC Media Days, the Texas A&M quarterback said he missed activities at the camp because he "overslept" and said it was a "mutual decision" to leave before the camp ended last weekend.

The 2012 Heisman trophy winner arrives late and misses meeting according to a source.

"The speculation of me being too hung over and that's the reason I missed the meetings is absolutely incorrect," he said as he faced hundreds of reporters.

While admitting he needs to make better decisions because he's now in the spotlight, the 20-year-old QB said the offseason controversies won't carry over into his sophomore season on the field.

"My offseason, all the stuff's that's gone on will have no effect on this season," Manziel said. "I'm ready to stop. No more talk after this. Let's play football."

Early Friday morning, a picture of Manziel with fellow counselor and Alabama QB A.J. McCarron at a local bar was tweeted out.

Manziel would also be late for the early training sessions later that day before arriving and taking part in regular camp activities.

On Saturday morning, Manziel was nowhere to be found. The source said camp officials were soon dispatched to search for him, to no avail.

Camp officials then called Manziel’s parents, who, hours later, would call them back saying their son was too sick to take part.

That was when, the source said, Archie and camp officials decided it would best if Manziel were to just go home.A statement from the camp said, “Johnny Manziel did participate in some activities in the 2013 Manning Passing Academy as a college counselor/coach. After missing and being late for practice assignments, Johnny explained that he had been feeling ill. Consequently, we agreed that it was in everyone’s best interest for him to go home a day early.”

When reports surfaced Saturday that Manziel had left the camp, rumors started flying that he was too hung over to participate. However, Manziel’s father told The Dallas Morning News that his son was sent home due to dehydration.Archie Manning declined to comment. However, Peyton Manning defended the Heisman Trophy winner on Sunday.“I enjoyed meeting Johnny,” Peyton Manning told ESPN.com. “I can remember a 20-year-old Eli (Manning) missing a meeting (at camp)and catching some flak. We always have counselors who leave early. Johnny was great with the campers for the time he was here. He had to leave early. I wish him the best and I want him to come back as a counselor next year.”The three-day camp invited the top 40 high school quarterbacks in the nation to learn more about the position from the best in the game.

Manziel’s troubles continued on Monday, when he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor stemming from a 2012 bar fight near the Texas A&M campus in College Station. Recently, he drew fire from A&M fans after tweeting, “can’t wait to leave college station... whenever it may be. Don’t ever forget that I love A&M with all of my heart, but please please walk a day in my shoes.”